Head of Curriculum (Higher Education)

at  Protocol National Limited

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team.
• Ability to set and achieve high standards for self and for team.
• Ability to provide effective performance management in conjunction with appropriate internal partners.
• Ability to complete teaching and learning peer review.
• Possess the ability to manage resources to achieve value for money and control of expenditure.
• Possess the ability to analyse data, produce assessments and implement actions to achieve targets.
• Possess a proactive and innovative style of leadership.
• Possess good communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE

• A clear understanding of the curriculum areas that are to be managed.
• Knowledge of curriculum developments and quality management
• Knowledge and good understanding of self-assessment reports
• Have good knowledge of the Office for Students and other associated Higher Education regulatory and quality bodies e.g. QAA, OIA, ESFA, HESA, Ofsted
• Possess a good understanding of, and the ability to translate, funding policy into practice.
• Possess a sound knowledge of the requirements of the legal framework around safeguarding, Prevent, health and safety and equality and diversity.

EXPERIENCE

• Have experience of teaching in and/or managing a curriculum area
• Have a track record of delivering improving quality performance and learner success.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To be responsible for the management, quality, resources, and compliance of the Academy’s Higher Education curriculum, including the organisation, development, and day-to-day control of activities to meet the needs of students.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform such other duties as reasonably expected to the general character of the post and which are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
• To work with the Principal and the Human Resources department on the recruitment and deployment of staff and completion of appraisals and probationary processes.
• To keep up to date with current educational literature, theory and practice and remain in good professional standing.
• To be responsible for servicing Board and Committee meetings and Chair when required.